As many as three people, including a Shia scholar, were shot dead in two separate firing incidents on imambargahs on Saturday.
According to details, unidentified terrorists entered in Imambargah Qasr-e-Abu Talib in Mominpura and opened fire on people during morning prayers, killing two, including a prayer leader, named Yousuf. The other deceased was identified as Amanat Ali.
At the same time, Imambargah Qasr-e-Zanibia in Shahrukh Colony was also targeted by terrorists, killing prayer leader Syed Javed. The assailants managed to flee from the scene after the incidents.
Police and others law enforcers reached the scenes, cordoned off the entire area and started search operation for hunting the culprits.
Following the incidents, the residents of the areas took to the streets, placed bodies on GT Road and blocked it.
The enraged protesters also burnt tyres and shouted slogans against the government. Shops, markets and other businesses were closed after the protests.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the terrorist attacks. Sympathising with the bereaved families, Nawaz prayed that God give the departed souls with eternal peace and grant courage to their families to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.
The PM assured that the culprits would be arrested and brought to justice.
